Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Europe
Types
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
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USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
6-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Succulent
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
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Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In Hindi
Chincherinchee
चुकंदर
In German
Kap-Milchstern
Rübe
In French
Chincherinchee
betterave
In Spanish
Chincherinchee
remolacha
In Greek
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
Chinkerinchee
beterraba
In Polish
Chincherinchee,
buraczany
In Latin
Chincherinchee
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Asparagaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Chincherinchee and Beet
Season and care of Chincherinchee and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Chincherinchee and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chincherinchee season is Spring and Winter and Beet season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Beet is Neutral.
Chincherinchee and Beet Physical Information
Chincherinchee and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Chincherinchee and Beet are as follows:
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Chincherinchee and Beet
Care of Chincherinchee and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth and Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.